Jammu, Jun 11: A terrorist was shot dead by security forces during an encounter after ultras on Tuesday evening opened fire at a village in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

The terrorists struck Saida Sukhal village near Koota Mode in the Hiranagar sector, a police spokesperson said, adding details of the incident are awaited. Jammu and Kashmir Firing: Gunshots Heard in Hiranagar Area of Kathua, Cops Rush to Spot After Being Alerted by Villagers.

Officials said police and other security forces were rushed to the village following suspicious movement of three persons around 7.45 pm.

A couple of gunshots were heard, believed to be fired by the suspected terrorists, after some people raised an alarm, they said. Jammu and Kashmir Firing: Gunshots Fired by Terrorists Heard by Villagers in Hiranagar of Kathua, Says Police; Security Forces Begin Search Operation.

One terrorist was killed in the exchange of firing and a search operation is on to track down the other terrorists believed to be holed up in the village, the officials said.

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